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Patent CA-2288396-A1 (CA)
Title: Inventory management system and method
Inventor: LOWNDES JOHN ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 1999-10-29
Abstract: An inventory management system and method for consolidating fuel inventory in a storage tank with fuel sold by one or more fuel pumps. The system determines a delta corresponding to determined differences between changes in the volume of fuel stored in the storage tank and the volume of fuel reported as being delivered from one or more fuel pumps supplied from the storage tank. These deltas are stored and are used by a consolidator to produce a corrected consolidation of the inventory. Deltas are stored for each pump and can also be stored for combinations of simultaneously operating pumps. The consolidator can also employ the deltas to produce an error correction factor for each pump, which factor can be applied to the pump to correct and reduce the delta. The consolidator can be located at the same location as the storage tank and pumps or can be located remotely and connected to the site by a network, telecommunication link or the relevant information can be provided to the consolidator via physical mean, such as a disk, tape, etc.
Patent CA-2291267-A1 (CA)
Title: Method of and arrangement for threading of a wrapper web into a nip between drawing rolls in a wrapping device
Inventor: MIELONEN EERO
IPC: B65B11/00
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: Method of and arrangement for threading of a wrapper end (31) from a wrapper roll (3) to a nip between wrapper proportioning drawing rolls (11, 15) in a wrapping station for wrapping paper rolls, board rolls and pulp rolls, in which the prepared wrapper roll (3) is rotated in a use station in the direction opposite to the wrapper feeding direction in such way that the wrapper end (31) falls on a wrapper feeding table (10). The wrapper end (31) that has fallen on the wrapper feeding table (10) is indicated and the rotating motion of the wrapper roll is stopped when the wrapper end (31) has been detected. Now the roll (3) is rotated in the wrapper feeding direction, until the wrapper end (31) passes an indicator placed after the drawing rolls.
Patent CA-2291312-A1 (CA)
Title: Artificial skin
Inventor: RIESLE JENS UWE
IPC: C08L71/02
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial skin based on a copolymer of a polyalkylene glycol and an aromatic polyester, which skin has a thickness between 50 and 2000 µm, and which skin has an upper and a lower side, both having a macroporosity between 10% and 95%.
Patent CA-2297459-A1 (CA)
Title: A method and apparatus for direct communication between mobile stations
Inventor: MA MING
IPC: H04W84/08
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: In a TDMA/TDD communication system and method, communication throughput is increased by allowing direct duplex communication between the mobile stations that are within close proximity of each other. The system and method determine the range of the mobile stations from each other. Based on the range, the communication units may communicate with each other in one of either direct mode or indirect mode. If an in-range condition is determined, the mobile stations engage in direct duplex communication with each other. Otherwise, they communicate with each other in the indirect mode.
Patent CA-2299421-A1 (CA)
Title: A universally applicable blood plasma
Inventor: SVAE TOR-EINAR
IPC: A61K35/16
Filed: 1998-08-04
Abstract: A universally applicable blood plasma obtainable by a process comprising the steps of mixing blood or blood plasma of blood groups A and B, optionally blood or blood plasma of blood group AB without admixing substantial amounts of blood or blood plasma derived from blood group O.
Patent CA-2300426-A1 (CA)
Title: Cleansing compositions
Inventor: ELLIOTT RUSSELL PHILIP
IPC: C11D3/18
Filed: 1998-05-26
Abstract: A rinse-off liquid personal cleansing composition comprising surfactant and water wherein the composition comprises less than 8 % of a first surfactant selected from a crystallizing anionic surfactant and greater than 3 % of a second surfactant selected from non-crystallizing anionic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, nonionic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants, and mixtures thereof, and wherein the composition has a Mean Rinse Feel Value of 3.5 or less as measured by the Rinse Feel Panel Test. The personal cleansing compositions of the invention provide excellent rinse feel and skin mildness.
Patent CA-2300637-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GAGNON BENOIT
IPC: E04B1/74
Filed: 2000-03-16
Abstract: La présente invention concerne une structure modulaire insonorisante comprenant des modules flottant. La structure comporte des propriétés insonorisantes aux bruits d'impact particulièrement avantageuses par rapport aux systèmes d'insonorisation conventionnels. La laine de roche, le caoutchouc provenant de pneus recyclés, ou le liège sont utilises préférentiellement comme matériau insonorisant.
Patent CA-2301702-A1 (CA)
Title: A sugar liquification system and process
Inventor: ALACK CHARLES S
IPC: B01F15/06
Filed: 1998-09-24
Abstract: An eductor-mixer (7) has a first inlet (9) which receives dry particulate sugar from a sugar feed system and has a second inlet (11) which receives a pressurized working liquid adapted to mix with the dry particular sugar to form a liquified sugar solution.
Patent CA-2303967-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TONG YOUDONG
IPC: C10G9/16
Filed: 1998-09-10
Abstract: A method is disclosed for reducing coke deposition in a pyrolysis furnace which comprises treating the pyrolysis furnace with a combination of sulfurand phosphorus-containing compounds having a total sulfur to phosphorus atomic ratio of at least 5.
Patent CA-2305829-A1 (CA)
Inventor: HOARAN VICTOR
IPC: A01G23/04
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: A tree transplanting apparatus wherein a set of digging spades are mounted on a turret assembly which restrains the motion of the spades to that of an arc. The turrets and the mating enclosures of the spades are arc shaped and the interface is fitted with sliding liners to assure a long life with a low friction sliding surface. Reaction forces encountered in normal transplanting operations are transmitted over a large area in order to reduce wear and bending movements applied to the turrets are substantially reduced. Because of the large surface areas of engagement, wear of mating parts is substantially reduced.
Patent CA-2307756-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for sheathing bales of plants and equipment for implementing same
Inventor: LUCAS GERARD
IPC: A01F25/14
Filed: 1998-10-29
Abstract: The invention concerns a sheathing method which consists in depositing on the sheathing carrier, upstream of the supports storing the tubular plastic film, a bale carried by a handling equipment, which is itself associated with a tractor (3). Said bale (2) is pushed and slides on the carrier base plate (10), against the preceding bale, by means of a pusher-ejector device (25) which, in response, causes the handling equipment to move simultaneously driving the tractor (3) and, by means of a crosspiece (27) arranged beneath the frame (5) of the pusher-ejector, the carrier (1) by means of a stop (26) integral with the two rails constituting the base plate (10) whereon said bale is set. The travel of the pusher (25) is at least equal to the bale (2) length for moving the carrier (1) by a step corresponding to said length.
Patent CA-2308256-A1 (CA)
Inventor: TROGOLO JEFFREY A
IPC: A61L27/10
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: The present invention provides antimicrobial ocular lenses made from a polymeric material that contains an inorganic antimicrobial agent in order to make the lens resistant to microbial growth in the body or on the surface of the lens. In one embodiment the inorganic antimicrobial agent is a zeolite which contains antimicrobial metal ions.  Lenses of the invention prevent microbial contamination and growth thereon by incorporating the inorganic antimicrobial agent into the lens material. A lens of the invention does not leach the antimicrobial agent into the eye during use or into ophthalmic solution in which it may be stored, and is safe (non-toxic) for in vivo use. Furthermore, substantial antimicrobial properties are not imparted to the solution, nor are the characteristics of ophthalmic solutions altered. As a result, all types of ophthalmic solutions can be used safely with a contact lens of the invention.  Another advantage of the antimicrobial agent of the invention is that it does not cause substantial discoloration of the lens over time. In another aspect, the invention provides a method of killing or reducing microbes on a contact lens made from a polymeric material by adding an antimicrobial-effective amount of an inorganic antimicrobial agent to the polymeric material.
Patent CA-2308989-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ENGELAERE JEAN-CLAUDE
IPC: B65D77/20
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: L'invention a pour objet un emballage refermable comprenant: (A) un contenant, ledit contenant comprenant une couche support (1), une couche complexable (2), une couche d'adhésif par pression (3) et une couche soudante déchirable (4), la structure (C) comprenant les couches (2), (3) et (4) étant rapportée sur la couche support (1); et, en regard (B) un opercule, ledit opercule comprenant une couche soudante (5) et une couche support (6), lesdites couches soudante déchirable (4) et soudante (5) étant soudées selon un cordon (D). L'invention a aussi pour objet un procédé de fabrication d'un tel emballage.
Patent CA-2309808-A1 (CA)
Title: A pathogen and stress-responsive promoter for gene expression
Inventor: WU GUSUI
IPC: C12N15/82
Filed: 1998-11-23
Abstract: Nucleic acid sequences and methods for their use are provided for obtaining plants with inducible phenotypes, including novel or enhanced resistance to infection and stress. Novel nucleic acid constructs are provided, which include a transcriptional initiation region from a pathogen inducible-rapid response grape stilbene synthase gene, a DNA sequence of interest and a transcriptional termination region. The constructs are used to prepare expression cassettes which may then be introduced into plants and portions thereof for modulation of expression of endogenous products as well as production of exogenous products in the plant.
Patent CA-2311674-A1 (CA)
Title: Removable seat assembly
Inventor: NEALE COLIN G
IPC: B60N2/015
Filed: 1998-12-04
Abstract: An automotive seat assembly (10) is removable from a vehicle. The seat assembly (10) has a seat back assembly (22) having a seat back frame and a lightweight back cushion mounted thereon. The seat back frame (40) has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portion has rollers (26) for rollingly supporting the seat back. The seat back frame has a structural member (58) extending thereacross with an anchor pin (122) at each end thereof. The structural member has at least one seat belt connecting member for receiving seat belt forces. A seat cushion assembly (20) has a frame (42) and a lightweight cushion mounted thereon. The seat cushion assembly (20) is pivotally mounted to the seat back assembly for pivotal movement between an occupant seating condition and a folded condition wherein the seat cushion assembly is in a face to face relation with the seat back assembly (22). A first latch assembly (46, 48) selectively secures the upper portion of the seat back frame to an upper interior region of the vehicle. A second latch assembly (150) selectively secures the seat cushion (20) to the vehicle when the seat cushion assembly is pivoted to the occupant seating condition. A catch (124) is mounted on opposite interior side walls of the vehicle. The catch (124) is positioned to receive each of the pins (122) as the seat back assembly is pivoted about the rollers (26), whereby when the anchor pins (122) are fully registered within the catch (124), the first latch assembly (46, 48) and the second latch assembly (150) are aligned for respective interengagement and the structural member (58) operably engages the vehicle for transferring the seat belt forces thereto.
Patent CA-2312628-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAMJOSHI KEDAR SHARADCHANDRA
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: A method for checking on cyclicity of a set of definitions employs a simple, non-computational definition of constructivity and a symbolic algorithm based on the new, simple to implement, formulation for variables with arbitrary finite types.  This is accomplished by extending variable type to include the "undeterminable" value 1 (read as "bottom"). This formulation is non-computational and easily extensible to variables with any finite type. The formulation also handles definitions of indexed variables in the same manner. The set of definitions is then checked to determine whether any of the variables assume the value is 1.
Patent CA-2313266-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCCUSKER DANIEL JAMES
IPC: B65G21/10
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A frame for a conveyor system comprising a first frame section (1), a second frame section (2) movably connected to the first frame section (1) and a third frame section (3) movably connected to the second frame section (2), first and second support members (4, 5) each movably connected at a first end thereof to the first frame section (1) and at a second end thereof to the third frame section (3), first operating means (6) connected between the first frame section (1) and the second frame section (2), and second operating means (7) connected between the first frame section (1) and the third frame section (3). The operating means (6, 7) act to move the second and third frame sections (2, 3) between an operative position wherein they lie substantially in line with each other and the first frame section (1), to an inoperative position wherein the second and third frame sections (2, 3) are folded with respect to the first frame section (1). The first operating means (6) acts to pivot the second frame section (2) relative to the first frame section (1) about a first pivot axis, and the second operating means (7) acts to pivot the third frame section (3) relative to the second frame section (2) about a second pivot axis.      When the frame is placed in the inoperative position, it is suitably positioned for storage and transportation.      To be accompanied when published by Figure 1 of the drawings.
Patent CA-2313414-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AOKI AKIHIRA
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: After the engine rotational speed Ne has become below a reference rotational speed Neo, which is lower than an idling rotational spe ed of the engine, and after the pressure PL of oil passages 103a and 103b has begu n to decrease, for a predetermined time, the currents supplied to electromagnetic valves 45 and 46 are adjusted to generate, in each electromagnetic valve, a second biasing force electromagnetically in a magnitude that can supplement a decrease in a third biasing force which is generated by the back pressure le d through an oil passage 107 or 108, respectively, and which decreases as the pressure of the oil passages 103a and 103b decreases. After the above mentioned predetermined time has elapsed, the currents supplied to the electromagnetic valves 45 and 46 are set almost to zero.
Patent CA-2313435-A1 (CA)
Title: Spill containment apron
Inventor: BISHOP MERRILL E
IPC: B60P3/22
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: A spill containment apron is made of a fluid-impervious sheet that forms a receptacle from which side flaps and end flaps extend. A plurality of straps having hook and loop fasteners at each end are passed under the sheet and extend on either side thereof. A plurality of magnets are included as part of the side flaps and end flaps. A drain valve is provided for the bottom of the receptacle. A pair of dams are disposed in the receptacle near the ends thereof. The apron can be folded compactly for storage and transportation, but can be unfolded quickly and attached easily to a leaking container such as a railroad tank car. The straps, magnets, and dams cooperate to minimize or prevent spillage of the contents of the receptacle.
Patent CA-2315077-A1 (CA)
Title: Synchronization for cellular telecommunications network
Inventor: NESIC JASMINA
IPC: H04W92/00
Filed: 1998-12-15
Abstract: Synchronization is effected in a cellular telecommunications network (20) between a master timing unit (60) located at control node (30) of the network and a slave timing unit (STU) located either at the control node or a controlled node, e.g., base station (22), of the network. In accomplishing the synchronization, one of the master timing unit or the slave timing unit serves as an initiating timing unit for transmitting a synchronization analysis command message including a first parameter (t1) to the other of the timing units which serves as a responding timing unit. In response, the responding timing unit sends a synchronization analysis response message which includes at least second parameter (t2) and preferably a third parameter (t3) to the initiating timing unit. The initiating unit uses e.g. parameters extracted from the synchronization analysis response message to determine a synchronization adjustment value for the slave timing unit. When the master timing unit is the initiating timing unit, the master timing unit transmits the synchronization adjustment value in a synchronization updating command message to the slave timing unit.
Patent CA-2315951-A1 (CA)
Title: Electromagnetic clutch
Inventor: TANIGAKI RYUHEI
IPC: F16D27/112
Filed: 2000-08-08
Abstract: An electromagnetic clutch comprises a clutch rotor having a flange portion, an armature opposed to the flange portion, and a ring exciting coil. The ring exciting coil generates a magnetic flux for attracting the armature to the flange portion when it is supplied with current. The flange portion is formed having outside slits and inside slits. A magnetic pole portion on the outer peripheral side and a magnetic pole portion on the inner peripheral side are formed between the outside slits and the inside slits. A step portion and a concave surface continuous with the step portion are formed in a region corresponding to the magnetic pole portion on the outer peripheral side.      The step portion serves to restrain the magnetic pole portion from touching the armature when the magnetic flux is formed.
Patent CA-2318262-A1 (CA)
Title: Multi-resolution system and method for speaker verification
Inventor: LAPERE MARTINE
IPC: G10L17/00
Filed: 1999-03-03
Abstract: A method is given for generating a speaker-dependant model of an utterance that has at least one occurrence. The method includes generating an initial model, having a first resolution, that encodes each of the occurrences of the utterance; and generating at least one additional speaker-specific model, having a different resolution from that of the initial model, of all occurrences of the utterance.
Patent CA-2322942-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LEE KEUN-JIN
IPC: A47J27/14
Filed: 1999-03-09
Abstract: A meat roaster capable of preventing meat from burning and preventing the meat from sticking to a grill is provided. In the meat roaster, a body includes an accommodating portion for accommodating a heat source. A grill is connected to the body including a frame and a fluid circulating pipe, the pipe being mounted at one side of the frame in such a manner that the pipe is repeatedly bent at regular intervals. The pipe has an inlet socket formed at one end of the pipe and an outlet socket at the other end of the pipe. A temperature controller controls a fluid circulating through the pipe of the grill at a predetermined temperature. The meat roaster according to the present invention circulates a cooling fluid through a fluid circulating pipe of a grill while cooking the meat to thereby prevent the grill from overheating. Thus, during cooking the meat, the meat which contacts with the grill is prevented from burning and from sticking to a grill.
Patent CA-2323183-A1 (CA)
Title: Compounds for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction
Inventor: WAYMAN CHRISTOPHER PETER
IPC: A61P15/00
Filed: 2000-11-07
Abstract: A method of treating a female suffering from FSD, in particular FSAD, is described, The method comprises delivering to the female an agent that is capable of potentiating cAMP in the sexual genitalia; wherein the agent is in an amount to cause potentiation of cAMP in the sexual genitalia of the female. The agent may be admixed with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluent or excipient. Said agent is an inhibitor of NEP (I:NEP).
Patent CA-2326325-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CERRI DONALD
IPC: B01D33/00
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: Methods of making a wedgewire pressure screen (10) and pressure screens made thereby. Spacers (14) are integrally formed on wedgewires (12) with the wedgewires grouped side by side in a flat arrangement. The wedgewires (12) are then flexibly secured to each other by a flexible bonding means such as a thin weld bead (20). The spacers (14) are used instead of discrete shims and abut against neighboring wedgewires (12) to thereby improve the dimensional accuracy of the slots (48) formed between adjacent wedgewires (12). The flexible panel is formed into a cylindrical shape via bending. End and support rings (84) are secured to the cylinder to form a cylinder screen basket.
Patent CA-2326334-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for automatically calibrating a device for providing domestic animals with a feed
Inventor: FORSTER MARTIN
IPC: A01K9/00
Filed: 1999-03-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically calibrating the control system of a device for providing domestic animals with a feed. Said feed or the constituents thereof are discharged from supply containers (2.1-2.5) into a mixing container (1) which is connected to an area (3) from which the animals can take the feed. The time at which the feed or at least one of its constituents is added is predetermined in the control system and the time required for a certain quantity (volume and/or weight) of the feed or of a certain constituent of the feed to reach the mixing container (1) is determined automatically at intervals. In the event that the desired quantity is modified, the time which is predetermined in the control system is also modified.
Patent CA-2326695-A1 (CA)
Title: Enzymatic nucleic acid treatment of diseases or conditions related to hepatitis c virus infection
Inventor: MACEJAK DENNIS
IPC: A61K38/21
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: Enzymatic nucleic acid molecules which modulate the expression and/or replication of hepatitis C.
Patent CA-2327031-A1 (CA)
Title: Composite vapour deposited coatings and process therefor
Inventor: GOROKHOVSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: C23C14/08
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A vapour deposited coating on the surface of a metal, such as a stainless steel substrate, obtained in a plasma vapour depositing device having magnetic vapour stream filtering means. The vapour deposited coating comprises pairs of a metal layer and a ceramic metal compound ("ceramic") layer. The metal layer deposited is one of titanium, chromium, vanadium, aluminum, molybdenum, niobium, tungsten, zirconium, hafnium or alloys of these metals. The ceramic layer is a nitride, carbonitride, carbide, oxycarbide or oxynitride of one or an alloy of the above metals. The substrate surface is optionally ion nitride prior to the vapour deposition of the metal - ceramic layers. The substrate bearing pairs of metal - ceramic layers may be subsequently heat treated. The obtained coating on a metal substrate exhibits high wear resistance and hardness and low surface roughness.